Orthodox and Observant Life
Orthodox and Observant Life at UMass Hillel at the University of Massachusetts Amherst helps Jewish students observe key aspects of Jewish life, such as Torah study, tefillah (prayer), kashrut, Shabbat, and Chagim (holidays). Weekly classes, social events, Shabbat and Holiday meals, and vital religious infrastructure like kosher food on campus, kashrut supervision at UMass Hillel, an eruv, and pathways for spiritual growth, mentorship and leadership training while experiencing college life.
Degel, the Orthodox student group at UMass Amherst, organizes Minyanim (daily and Shabbat and Holidays), learning, Shabbat and Holiday meals, and social activities.
Shabbat & Holidays at UMass
UMass Hillel partners with students to provide a fully programmed Shabbat every week. A typical Shabbat includes a Carlebach Friday night davening, free Shabbat meals, provided by Hillel, students also cook Shabbat lunch together on Thursday nights every month, a post-dinner oneg at the beginning and end of each semester, minyanim, third meal, and Havdalah. Students often spend Shabbat afternoon at the Hillel House resting, learning or just socializing in a friendly Shomer Shabbat environment over games. Shiurim and one-on-one learning opportunities are offered on Shabbat afternoon. Shabbos in Amherst is a beautiful experience, filled with friends, food, learning and singing. Call Shabbat at delight with us whenever you’d like to visit.
Chagim (Holidays) are always taken care of for you at UMass Amherst. Whether it’s coordinating minyanim, meals, or a place to stay, if you are on campus during a holiday, we will celebrate together and make sure you have absolutely everything you need to have a meaningful and enjoyable Chag.
UMass Amherst-Hadley Eruv
The Amherst-Hadley Eruv covering all of UMass and Amherst College is now up! Come carry with us!
Thank you to all of our supporters! Click HERE for interactive Google Map.
Kosher Dining at UMass
There are several options for Kosher food in the Amherst area, a wide selection at local supermarkets, Kosher Dining and Shabbat food at the UMass Hillel House. The Kosher Dining Commons (KDC) is located in the Franklin Dining Commons. Its meat and vegetarian kitchen is open Sunday-Friday, from 8am - 8pm and from 8am to 2:30pm on Fridays.
The Shabbat meals provided by the UMass Hillel House are always free to UMass students, including Friday night dinner, Shabbat lunch and Third Meal. Friday night dinner is catered from Kosher Dining on Campus. Shabbat lunch is either catered or prepared by several dedicated students in cooking crews. The University of Massachusetts Dining Services received Princeton Review's number one ranking for the best campus food in the nation. Kosher Dining offers a variety of meal options, aware of each student on the Kosher meal plan and their dietary needs and preferences.
SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Degel Whatsapp Group
Click here to join!
All sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and racial/ethnic backgrounds are welcome.
Degel, the Orthodox student group at UMass Amherst, organizes Minyanim (daily and Shabbat and Holidays), learning, Shabbat and Holiday meals, and social activities.
Shabbat & Holidays at UMass
UMass Hillel partners with students to provide a fully programmed Shabbat every week. A typical Shabbat includes a Carlebach Friday night davening, free Shabbat meals, provided by Hillel, students also cook Shabbat lunch together on Thursday nights every month, a post-dinner oneg at the beginning and end of each semester, minyanim, third meal, and Havdalah. Students often spend Shabbat afternoon at the Hillel House resting, learning or just socializing in a friendly Shomer Shabbat environment over games. Shiurim and one-on-one learning opportunities are offered on Shabbat afternoon. Shabbos in Amherst is a beautiful experience, filled with friends, food, learning and singing. Call Shabbat at delight with us whenever you’d like to visit.
Chagim (Holidays) are always taken care of for you at UMass Amherst. Whether it’s coordinating minyanim, meals, or a place to stay, if you are on campus during a holiday, we will celebrate together and make sure you have absolutely everything you need to have a meaningful and enjoyable Chag.
UMass Amherst-Hadley Eruv
The Amherst-Hadley Eruv covering all of UMass and Amherst College is now up! Come carry with us!
Thank you to all of our supporters! Click HERE for interactive Google Map.
Kosher Dining at UMass
There are several options for Kosher food in the Amherst area, a wide selection at local supermarkets, Kosher Dining and Shabbat food at the UMass Hillel House. The Kosher Dining Commons (KDC) is located in the Franklin Dining Commons. Its meat and vegetarian kitchen is open Sunday-Friday, from 8am - 8pm and from 8am to 2:30pm on Fridays.
The Shabbat meals provided by the UMass Hillel House are always free to UMass students, including Friday night dinner, Shabbat lunch and Third Meal. Friday night dinner is catered from Kosher Dining on Campus. Shabbat lunch is either catered or prepared by several dedicated students in cooking crews. The University of Massachusetts Dining Services received Princeton Review's number one ranking for the best campus food in the nation. Kosher Dining offers a variety of meal options, aware of each student on the Kosher meal plan and their dietary needs and preferences.
SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Degel Whatsapp Group
Click here to join!
All sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and racial/ethnic backgrounds are welcome.
